Top-Seeded Alexander Zverev Advances To National Bank Open Quarterfinals
Zverev won on clay in Munich in April for his 24th tour title.
Alex Michelsen reached the quarterfinals in the afternoon, topping fellow American Learner Tien 6-3, 6-3. Michelsen will face 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia, a 6-4, 7-5 winner over eighth-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway.
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